Ascend Surgical Alliance
Metabolic Health & Acid Reflux Specialist
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Acid Reflux
- Robotic Surgery
- Endoscopy
- General Surgery
Comprehensive Care
Evaluate and treat the person. Address and improve the symptoms.
Slide 1 of 7: Comprehensive Care. Metabolic and bariatric surgery, acid reflux, endoscopy, and general surgery in Parker, serving the Denver metro.
Care we provide
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Addressing metabolic disease. The appropriate procedure is discussed with you as an individual. Long-term follow-up is emphasized.
Acid Reflux
A full diagnostic workup comes first. Objective testing can help identify likely causes and guide an individualized treatment plan. Outcomes and how long they last vary by diagnosis, treatment, and patient.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic technology, with 3D vision and wristed instruments. Small incisions instead of a large one.
Endoscopy
Upper endoscopy for evaluation. Endoscopic suturing procedures, such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and TORe, are bariatric procedures without incisions.
General Surgery
Gallbladder, appendix, hernia repair, and other procedures utilizing robotic technology. Many procedures can be performed through small incisions. Recovery time and risks vary by procedure and patient.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Surgical and medical approaches to a healthier life.
Dr. Good works at The Center for Bariatric Surgery at AdventHealth Parker, an accredited center of excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
About metabolic carePhysiology, not just willpower
Metabolic disease is treated as a medical condition, not a personal failing.
Lower BMI, lower risk
The aim is a lower BMI because that lowers the risk of associated comorbidities throughout all systems of the body.
Comprehensive options
Surgical and medical paths are both on the table, chosen with you, not for you. That includes non-surgical support, which may include medication.
Long-term follow-up
Care continues after the procedure. The plan is adjusted as your health changes.
Acid Reflux
Identify the cause.
Evaluation and workup are necessary and come first, because acid reflux and metabolic health influence each other in both directions, and the right treatment depends on what is actually driving the symptoms.
About acid reflux careFull diagnostic workup first
Testing comes before any treatment plan is offered.
Symptoms mapped to a cause
We look for what is driving the symptoms, not just the burning.
Medical and surgical options
Endoscopy is used for evaluation. Some plans are medical. Some need an operation.
Treated as its own condition
Acid reflux gets equal attention, never a footnote to other care.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic technology, with the surgeon in control.
Dr. Good has performed nearly 2,000 robotic procedures, and since 2014 has trained other surgeons on the robotic platform as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical.
About robotic surgeryRobotic technology, not just a tool or machine that operates
The surgeon controls every movement. Nothing happens on its own.
Three dimensional vision
The field is seen in true depth rather than on a flat screen.
Wristed instruments
The instruments articulate the way the hand and wrist work inside a small space.
When precision matters
Robotic technology makes the operation safer.
No external incisions
ESG and TORe are performed through the mouth and do not require an external abdominal incision.
No tissue removed
With ESG, the stomach is not cut away.
Reshaped from the inside
Internal suturing narrows the stomach in ESG and reduces the outlet in TORe.
Endoscopy
Incisionless. Endoscopic suturing.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and transoral outlet reduction (TORe) are bariatric procedures performed entirely through the mouth with the endoscope. Dr. Good is one of very few surgeons in Colorado who performs both procedures.
About endoscopic suturingGeneral Surgery
General surgery, done with precision.
Dr. Good’s surgical care is built on a full general surgery residency and additional fellowship training, and that foundation guides every procedure, whether the approach is laparoscopic or uses robotic technology. The practice covers gallbladder, hernia, appendix, small bowel, colon, and soft tissue surgery. Before anything is scheduled, Dr. Good takes the time to walk each patient through a full, clear explanation of the problem, the options, and what recovery will look like.
About general surgeryGallbladder surgery
Gallbladder removal for stones, infection, or pain. Done through small incisions. Often with robotic technology.
Hernia repair of all kinds
Repair for inguinal, abdominal wall (umbilical, ventral, and incisional), and hiatal hernias. Each is a different problem with its own approach. Mesh may be recommended when the surgeon determines its benefits outweigh its risks for that repair.
Small bowel, colon, and soft tissue
Small bowel surgery, large bowel and colon surgery, and removal of soft tissue masses. Most are done robotically through small incisions.
Appendix surgery
Appendix surgery for diagnosed or suspected appendicitis, usually through small incisions. This is urgent rather than scheduled, so it starts in an emergency department.
Your surgeon
Dr. Wanda Good,DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. A fully licensed physician trained to treat the whole person, not one number or one symptom in isolation.
Dr. Good is a general surgeon with additional fellowship training in Advanced Robotic, Bariatric and Anti-Reflux Surgery, as well as endoscopic evaluation and bariatric procedures, practicing in Denver. Her work centers on metabolic disease, acid reflux, and endoscopy. Every plan starts with an evaluation and a plain explanation of what is happening in your body. You will know why a treatment is being recommended before you decide anything.
She is a member of SAGES, ASMBS, and the American Foregut Society, and she regularly attends and speaks at their meetings.
About the practiceFor referring providers
We partner with you in your patient’s care.
Dr. Good looks forward to working with you and caring for your patients. She handles the surgical and endoscopic evaluation and works with your office on a collaborative plan for ongoing care. Metabolic, acid reflux, endoscopic, and general surgical questions are all appropriate referrals.
Referral information
Start with an evaluation.
Tell us what is going on and we will work with you to evaluate the cause. We will respond to every inquiry within one to two business days.
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